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Who is Dr. Ettinger, Plastic Surgeon in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Russell Ettinger, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ettinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ettinger’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ettinger’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ettinger speak?
Dr. Ettinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ettinger treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ettinger diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ettinger. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate with Bilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
- Single Cleft Lip and Palate
- Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
- One-sided Cleft Lip
- Single Cleft Lip
- Cleft Lip on One Side
- Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
- Double Cleft Lip with Palate
- Complete Cleft Lip and Palate
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q369: Cleft lip, unilateral
- Q378: Unspecified cleft palate with bilateral cleft lip
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
What procedures does Dr. Ettinger perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ettinger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ettinger. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Wound Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 13120: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Large Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
- Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (3.1-4.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Lip Lesion Surgery
- Benign Growth Removal (Face)
- Skin growth excision
- Mole removal
- Benign skin tumor removal
- Skin lesion surgery
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Tumor Removal (Skin)
- Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Skin Biopsy Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11446: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11424: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Skin Repair
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Areola Reconstruction
- Breast Nipple Surgery
- Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
CPT Codes:
- 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
Also known as:
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Head)
- Removal of Large Benign Skin Lesion
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Skin Growth Removal
- Benign Tumor Excision
- Head/Neck Lesion Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Growth
- Benign Skin Tumor Removal
- Large Skin Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11443: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11426: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
- Facial Feature Complex Repair
- Complex Wound Closure Face
- Reconstructive Surgery Face
CPT Codes:
- 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Facial Lump Removal
- Scalp Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21011: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; less than 2 cm
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp, under 2 cm)
- Facial Soft Tissue Excision
- Scalp Tumor Removal
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21013: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); less than 2 cm
Also known as:
- Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
- Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Face Tumor Excision
- Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
- Soft tissue tumor excision
- Subcutaneous tumor removal
- Facial lump removal
CPT Codes:
- 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater
- 21012: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; 2 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Jaw Fracture Repair
- Mandible Fracture Repair
- Broken Jaw Surgery
- Jaw Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21462: Open treatment of mandibular fracture; with interdental fixation
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Reduction Surgery
- Facial osteoplasty
- Facial bone contouring
- Facial bone shaving
- Jaw reduction surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21209: Osteoplasty, facial bones; reduction
Also known as:
- Forehead Reduction Surgery
- Forehead Contouring
- Frontal Sinus Setback
- Facial Feminization Surgery (Forehead)
CPT Codes:
- 21139: Reduction forehead; contouring and setback of anterior frontal sinus wall
Also known as:
- Broken Jaw Repair with Wires (Closed Treatment)
- Mandibular Fracture Fixation
- Jaw Wiring for Fracture
- Non-Surgical Jaw Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 21453: Closed treatment of mandibular fracture with interdental fixation
Also known as:
- Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
- Nasal Bone Reduction
- Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
- Nose Fracture Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Broken Nose (Septum)
- Nasal Septum Fracture Repair
- Non-Surgical Nose Fracture Treatment
- Broken Nose Septum Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 21337: Closed treatment of nasal septal fracture, with or without stabilization
Also known as:
- Complex Jaw Fracture Repair
- Mandibular fracture surgery
- Jaw wiring
- Internal jaw fixation
CPT Codes:
- 21470: Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches including internal fixation, interdental fixation, and/or wiring of dentures or splints
Also known as:
- Cleft Palate and Gum Ridge Repair with Bone Graft
- Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
- Front Palate Repair
- Palatoplasty with Bone Graft
- Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
- Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction
- Palatoplasty
- Soft Palate Repair
- Hard Palate Repair
- Anterior Palate Repair
- Vomer Flap Palate Repair
- Cleft Palate Surgery (Front)
CPT Codes:
- 42210: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, with closure of alveolar ridge; with bone graft to alveolar ridge (includes obtaining graft)
- 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only
- 42235: Repair of anterior palate, including vomer flap
Also known as:
- Oronasal Fistula Repair
- Nasolabial Fistula Repair
- Oronasal Fistula Surgery
- Repair of Mouth-Nose Connection
- Palatal Fistula Repair
- Repair of Nose-Mouth Fistula
- Nasolabial Fistula Surgery
- Facial Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 30600: Repair fistula; oronasal
- 42260: Repair of nasolabial fistula
Also known as:
- Primary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
- Cleft Lip Surgery
- Nasal Deformity Repair (Cleft Lip)
- Unilateral Cleft Lip Correction
CPT Codes:
- 40700: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary, partial or complete, unilateral
Also known as:
- Nose Tip Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
- Nose Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
- Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty (Tip)
- Nasal Tip Reconstruction
- Columellar Lengthening (Nose)
- Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty
- Nasal Reconstruction Cleft Palate
- Columellar Lengthening
CPT Codes:
- 30460: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip only
- 30462: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip, septum, osteotomies
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Does Dr. Ettinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Ettinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ettinger accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Ettinger in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ettinger's office located?
What is Dr. Ettinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ettinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447547955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ettinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ettinger
What is Dr. Russell Ettinger's specialty?
Dr. Ettinger is a Plastic Surgeon near Seattle, WA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Ettinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Russell Ettinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ettinger is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Russell Ettinger accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Russell Ettinger is accepting new patients at this time.
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